An Aer Lingus flight travelling from Dublin to Rome was forced to divert to a French military airbase following a security alert on board.
Flight EI402 departed Dublin Airport at 6.24am, bound for Rome Fiumicino Airport, but was redirected to Evreux airbase in France as a precaution.
A total of 151 passengers and six crew members were on board when the aircraft landed safely. According to the office of French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu, everyone has since been escorted to a secure location, while a specialist bomb disposal team was sent to the scene.
Aer Lingus confirmed the diversion was made as a "security precaution" and said it would work to arrange alternative travel for affected passengers.
The airline added that it was focused on ensuring customers could reach their intended destination as quickly as possible.
The office of French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu confirmed it was aware of the incident and said the situation was being closely monitored.
France's air force also confirmed that aircraft had been scrambled after the threat was reported.
The incident comes amid a series of security alerts affecting European aviation. At least seven flights and a cruise ship received bomb threats on Tuesday, prompting disruption at several airports. However, no explosive devices were discovered.
RTE reports that DAA head of communications Graeme McQueen said authorities were aware of multiple threats targeting flights across Europe this morning.
He stressed that all reports were being treated with the utmost seriousness, emphasising that passenger safety remained the priority.
Mr McQueen said: "Safety comes first in these instances."
He added that every report would be thoroughly investigated, while welcoming confirmation that the Aer Lingus aircraft had landed safely in France.
The airline is now working to make alternative arrangements for the 151 passengers as they await onward travel to Rome.
